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Northamptonshire MPs share their views on Keir Starmer's resignation
Labour politicians from across Northamptonshire have reacted to the Prime Minister’s resignation on Monday morning – with two stating that they would back Andy Burnham to be the next leader.
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‘Absolutely disgusting’: Huge ‘craters’ left unrepaired by council for SIX MONTHS as driver dubs it ‘worst road in Northamptonshire’
Drivers have suffered burst tyres, damaged vehicles, lost badges and swerving vehicles in the middle of the road to avoid crashes for six months on a busy route dubbed the ‘worst in Northamptonshire’.
Popular Northampton restaurant shuts for good after 'amazing support' during closing week
A popular Northampton restaurant has shut for good after it received “amazing support” during its closing week.
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One person taken to hospital following collision on busy road in Northampton
One person has been taken to hospital following a collision on a busy road in Northampton.
13 Northamptonshire winners named in Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026 as cafe, pub, bar, hair salon and more honoured
More than a dozen Northamptonshire businesses have been named as winners in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026 including in a range of categories such as best cafe, best-loved pub and more.
Laundrette owners in Daventry fined more than £2,500 for failing to confirm how their commercial waste is disposed
A couple who own a laundrette in Daventry have been fined more than £2,500 after they failed to confirm how their commercial waste is disposed of.
McDonald's apologises to Northampton parent after ‘disgusting’ Egg McMuffin delivery but reassures it's safe to eat
A Northampton parent who complained after spotting his child’s breakfast contained ‘mouldy’ eggs has been reassured by McDonald’s that it’s a ‘natural reaction’ and perfectly safe to eat.
Transport group backs call for Northampton to be included in East West Rail plans
A transport campaign group has backed calls for Northampton to be included in future East West Rail passenger plans, warning that the town risks missing out unless action is taken soon.
Closing-down sale to begin as landmark Northampton store prepares to shut after 90 years
A long-standing Northampton furniture store is set to close after 90 years of trading.
Troubled mental health hospital in Northampton at centre of Charity Commission statutory inquiry following safeguarding and financial concerns
A troubled mental health hospital in Northampton has been placed at the centre of a Charity Commission statutory inquiry following safeguarding and financial concerns.
Bedford train crash: 8 people still in critical condition as police urge people to get in touch
Eight people remain in critical condition in hospital following the fatal train crash near Bedford on Friday (June 19).
Bedford train crash: Rail bosses describe recovery operation complex as investigation looks into cause
Rail bosses have paid tribute to driver Shaun Burton who lost his life in Friday’s head-on collision while providing an update on the trains’ recovery. WATCH ABOVE
Britain’s Best Cake winner from Northampton shares recipe for sweet treat that promises to steal the summer season
The winner of Britain’s Best Cake Competition from Northampton has shared his recipe for a sweet treat that promises to steal the summer season.
A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough closed for two hours as firefighters called to car on fire
A stretch of the A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough was closed for around two hours, as firefighters were called to a car on fire.
Michael Thompson: More than 550 hours of recordings recovered from murder accused’s devices, court heard
More than 550 hours of recordings were recovered from the murder accused’s devices including 108 recordings of three or more hours, the court heard.
Seven members of organised crime gang convicted for running drug lines that supplied crack cocaine and heroin to Northampton
Seven members of an organised crime gang have been convicted for running drugs lines, which supplied crack cocaine and heroin to Northampton.
£26 million of investment for 400 extra members of staff and 40 more ambulances across East Midlands
An investment of £26 million for East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) will see 400 extra members of staff and 40 more ambulances in the region by 2029, according to the organisation.
Political opinion: Defence spending must start with our people
West Northamptonshire councillor, Reform, Far Cotton, Delapre and Briar Hill
'Travel only if necessary' warns train company as services to and from Northampton reduced during red extreme heat warning
Train passengers are being warned to only travel if necessary over the next few days, as there will be fewer services running to and from Northampton during the red extreme heat warning.
Stolen moped seized after reports of dangerous riding in Northamptonshire village
A stolen moped has been seized by police after reports of dangerous riding and near misses in a Northamptonshire village.